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painting over chrome?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by yamaman, Jun 24, 2010.

  1. yamaman

    yamaman Member

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    I decided to paint my instrument buckets. is sanding the chrome enough or is sand blasting needed?
     
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    Depending on how bad it is...

    For very bad chrome, wetsand with 800, then 1500, then 2000, then polish.

    For not-as-bad chrome, wetsand with 1200, 1500, 2000, then polish. Voila!


    Edit: Just realized you want to paint over your chrome. In that case, not sure. Rough it up real good?
     
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    I read a few googled sites.
    Sanding and other typical prep.
    Most recommended metal etching primer.
    Then temp appropriate paint.
     
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    well the chrome is mint, no high temp needed cause it's for the gauge buckets. A metal etching primer ey? guess I have to check the store for that, hopefully it comes in aerosol
     
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    Hey I'm no expert... Wait for those responses or google painting chrome.

    And yes it comes in aerosol - I saw it at Menards recently
     
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    shnuffy got it right, this is the proper way.
     
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    scratch the shine off of it with sandpaper and use the metal etching primer then the paint of your choice.

    I did to my fenders as some of the Chrome was pitted a bit and the paint was good for a rattle can job.
     
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